For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 327 students in Fort Deposit, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fort Deposit, AL are Fort Deposit Elementary School and Lowndes County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Deposit, AL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fort Deposit have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fort Deposit, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fort Deposit Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Gilmer Hills Rd
Fort Deposit, AL 36032
(334) 227-8704
Fort Deposit, AL 36032
(334) 227-8704
Grades: PK-5
| 214 students
Rank: #22.
Lowndes County Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Old School Drive
Fort Deposit, AL 36032
(334) 227-4206
Fort Deposit, AL 36032
(334) 227-4206
Grades: 6-8
| 113 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Fort Deposit, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fort Deposit, AL include Fort Deposit Elementary School and Lowndes County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fort Deposit?
2 public elementary schools are located in Fort Deposit.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Deposit?
Fort Deposit public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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